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We, @English, supply non-English speakers in Japan opportunities to practice English conversation and we are recruiting English-speaking Communicators.

Communicators call non-English speakers via Skype at an appointed time from their home and have a conversation on business materials or current affairs articles which @English provides. Conversations last for about 25-30 minutes, then the Communicators write detailed feedback advising clients how to express what they’d like to say in a more natural and sophisticated manner. Communicators need to have a strong command of English and the ability to write clearly and concisely.

We’re proud that this job gives Communicators an opportunity to interact with many interesting people and think deeply about variety of issues including culture, social problems, the economy and other business issues.?

Employer: Response to the Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report Taskforce?

Location: Remote

Closing Date: September 13, 2019

The Response to the Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report Taskforce (TRC-TF) of the Steering Committee on Canada’s Archives is seeking a creative, thorough, and detail-oriented writer committed to providing quality work to support Taskforce research.

The mandate of TRC-TF is to conduct a review of archival policies and best practices existent across the country and identify potential barriers to reconciliation efforts between the Canadian archival community and Indigenous record keepers and researchers. The Taskforce has drafted an actionable response to this research which will become the foundation for a reconciliation framework for Canadian archives; however, this work is in need of polishing. As such, in this short term, contractual position the incumbent writer will be provided with all necessary content with which to create the required comprehensive, engaging and accessible reports.?

Writer Job Duties and Responsibilities

Attend creative briefs and consult with Taskforce members to determine needs and objectives

Report directly to TRC-TF Co-Chairs

Create interesting, innovative, and educational written content

Work to outlined expectations and requirements established in project brief

Write in accordance with specified format, tone, and voice

Provide effective copy for advertising outlets

Self-edit work for spelling, grammatical, and punctuation errors prior to initial submission

Revise work based on feedback and line notes received from editorial team

Familiarize yourself with TRC-TF research and vital background information

Cite all material used for research and/or direct quotations according to the Chicago Manual of Style

Ensure all written work is authentic and original

Always meet established deadlines

Writer Requirements and Qualifications

Relevant Bachelor’s degree and three years’ experience as a technical writer or copywriter, or equivalent education and experience

Knowledge of the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, and interest in ongoing reconciliation work?

Knowledge of archives an asset

Experience working with Indigenous communities an asset?

English/French bilingualism an asset

Strong grasp of proper sentence structure and grammar

Ability to write in a variety of tones

Creative and dedicated

Organized and detail-oriented

Self-starter who works well independently

Excellent communicator

Contract Term?

Hourly contract fee dependent upon experience.?

This short-term contract is expected to run intermittently from the end of September 2019 to the end of January 2020.?

The incumbent will work remotely from their home location and will be expected to attend tele/video conferences with the TRC-TF co-chairs and members as required.?

Consultants are expected to provide their own technology?(computer and software) and mobile communication device.?

Looking for Vancouver based non-union comedy writers that are into Sci Fi, Fantasy, and Superhero media of many types (including D&D, comics, and video games) who can help write a weekly version of the following:

We are a not-for-profit that publishes a bimonthly magazine. We also spearhead activist campaigns aimed at exploring alternatives to capitalism. Adbusters was the birthplace of the Occupy Wallstreet movement.

The Web Editor will work closely with the Editor-in-Chief. The job consists primarily of the following tasks: